Benefit Administrator - Leave Management

LOCATION REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must currently reside in North Dakota, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Arkansas to be considered.

We are seeking an experienced Benefit Administrator to manage employee benefits and leave-of-absence programs. This role will independently handle leave cases from eligibility review through return to work while serving as a resource to employees and managers on benefits, policies, and leave requirements.

• Manage FMLA and other leave-of-absence cases from initial review through return to work.
• Review medical certifications and documentation to determine leave eligibility.
• Apply federal and multi-state leave laws and company policies.
• Track leave usage, extensions, and return-to-work dates within HRIS systems.
• Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave status, requirements, and next steps.
• Coordinate complex cases with disability carriers and third-party administrators.
• Support employee benefit programs including health and welfare, retirement, HSA/FSA, COBRA, disability, PTO, workers' compensation, and voluntary benefits.
• Resolve benefit and leave questions while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee records and benefit documentation.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while providing strong employee support.

• 5+ years of HR, benefits, and/or leave administration experience.
• Hands-on experience independently managing FMLA and leave cases from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state leave laws and regulations.
• Experience with health and welfare benefit programs.
• Knowledge of HSA/FSA, COBRA, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
• Experience reviewing medical certifications and determining leave eligibility.
• Strong HRIS and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and employee service skills.

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• HR or benefits-related certification.
• Experience with workers' compensation, COBRA, pension/retirement, or disability administration.
• Experience working with disability carriers and third-party benefits administrators.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, managing complex benefit and leave cases, and helping employees navigate benefit programs. The position requires strong attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Again, applicants must reside in North Dakota, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Arkansas.

This is a Contract position based out of Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Fargo, ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully remote position.

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